Wedding Photos of Marriage

The following “Marriage” images were created by documentary wedding photographers from the WPJA, who regularly submit their best candid moments, artistic portraits, details, and scene setters for review by our WPJA competition judges.

WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS + ARTISTIC PORTRAITS & DETAILS + ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Some of the “Marriage” marriage photography samples below may have come from the getting ready events, the actual wedding ceremony, the reception after-party, an engagement session with the couple, or possibly be artistic portraits or detail shots.

FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Our Artistic Guild award winners take a more creative approach to wedding day Portraits and use their innovative skills to capture the Details of each couple’s special day. The Artistic Guild’s Scene Setters are some of the most notable and breathtaking from within the artistic WPJA contest categories. Playing with light and shadow, special effects, and post-production editing, these images embrace the artistic component of wedding photography.

PRE-WEDDING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY: The story of every couple starts long before the wedding day, and the engagement marks one of the most important milestones in their story. Engaged couples often want to celebrate the occasion and announce their upcoming wedding with a photoshoot. Pre-wedding portraits of an engaged couple can be just as moving and compelling as the images taken on the wedding day. Engagement portraits can win a Diamond Award, an exclusive WPJA award whose winner is selected from the best engagement photography in the world.

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Newlyweds emerge from the beautiful Rhône church, joyfully enveloped by a shower of delicate flower petals as they begin their married life together.
Petals of Happiness: A Rhône Church Wedding
A newlywed couple celebrate their marriage in Grado, Gorizia, Italy as they are showered with rice at the exit of the ceremony against a dark background.
Rice Rain: A Grado Wedding Celebration
At Humble House Taipei, Taiwan, a beautiful wedding moment was captured as the bride looked on at her father and groom hugging fondly
In Taipei, Taiwan, at Humble House, a touching wedding moment occurred when the bride witnessed her dad and groom hug warmly
The bride and groom were recently married in Gary, Indiana, and exited the church to their guests joyfully throwing rice in celebration
The bride and groom wed in Gary, Indiana, joyfully exited to rice-filled cheers
At Oaks Farm wedding venue in Croydon, Surrey, England, the newlyweds were elated with joy during the reception speeches
The couple were delighted during the speeches at Oaks Farm, Croydon, Surrey, England
The rings are delicately intertwined on a white rose petal, symbolizing unity and love at the romantic Ferme de Bouchemont wedding venue in Yvelines, France
Enlaced in Eternity: A Symbol of Love at the Ferme de Bouchemont Wedding
A wedding photojournalist in Western Massachusetts captured this moment from the marriage dance party under the lights
A wedding photojournalist in Western Massachusetts captured this moment from the marriage dance party under the lights
View this tasteful Zhengzhou wedding pic showing In local Chinese tradition, it is believed that sprinkling grain on the bride's dowry brings blessings to the marriage, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Henan from the WPJA
Zhengzhou wedding pic showing In local Chinese tradition, it is believed that sprinkling grain on the bride's dowry brings blessings to the marriage, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Henan
Patapsco Female Institute, Ellicott City marriage reception party award-winning photo that has recorded The MD couple sharing their first dance - from the world's best wedding photography competitions offered by the WPJA
Patapsco Female Institute, Ellicott City marriage reception party award-winning photo that has recorded The MD couple sharing their first dance
Pennsylvania getting ready for marriage award-winning picture capturing the Groom doing one final mustache check before heading off to the ceremony - from the world's best wedding photography competitions held by the WPJA
Pennsylvania getting ready for marriage award-winning picture capturing the Groom doing one final mustache check before heading off to the ceremony
Bellinter House, Ireland getting ready for marriage award-winning picture capturing the Groom prep hour with the guys - from the world's best wedding photography competitions held by the WPJA
Bellinter House, Ireland getting ready for marriage award-winning picture capturing the Groom prep hour with the guys
The Mill at Ballydugan, Downpatrick getting ready for marriage award-winning picture capturing The bride struggling to contain the champagne erupting from a freshly opened bottle - from the world's best wedding photography competitions held by the WPJA
The Mill at Ballydugan, Downpatrick getting ready for marriage award-winning picture capturing The bride struggling to contain the champagne erupting from a freshly opened bottle
The Netherlands WPJA is proud to award this non traditional and sweet Kasteel Doorwerth wedding image of a flower girl during the ceremony of marriage certificate signing
The Netherlands WPJA is proud to award this non traditional and sweet Kasteel Doorwerth wedding image of a flower girl during the ceremony of marriage certificate signing
Lamar Valley, Yellowstone outdoor marriage ceremony award-winning image showing a scenic, country style first kiss
Lamar Valley, Yellowstone outdoor marriage ceremony award-winning image showing a scenic, country style first kiss
Chateau Laplaud - Oradour sur Glane marriage preparation time award-winning picture capturing the Witnesses preparing the dress as the bride's daughter slips into her mom's shoes
Chateau Laplaud - Oradour sur Glane marriage preparation time award-winning picture capturing the Witnesses preparing the dress as the bride's daughter slips into her mom's shoes
A top Netherlands wedding photographer in Vianen, just outside city hall, captured this picture of The bride giving a handkiss to someone in the audience while everybody is celebrating their marriage
A top Netherlands wedding photographer in Vianen, just outside city hall, captured this picture of The bride giving a handkiss to someone in the audience while everybody is celebrating their marriage
A French wedding photographer captured a heart-warming moment of laughter between the bride and groom during their ceremony
Best wedding photography from Mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fosses showing a pic showing a moment of laughter during ceremony
Best wedding photography from PA showing a pic taken Immediately after the ceremony concluded as brides grandma pulled the groom over to give him some marriage advice and tips 
Best wedding photography from PA showing a pic taken Immediately after the ceremony concluded as brides grandma pulled the groom over to give him some marriage advice and tips
Linxe, France documentary wedding image of the members of a family meeting at the time of the preparations of the marriage
Linxe, France documentary wedding image of the members of a family meeting at the time of the preparations of the marriage
Toledo - Castilla La Mancha - Spain BW photo from a wedding moment of the First emotional real moment after marriage
Toledo - Castilla La Mancha - Spain BW photo from a wedding moment of the First emotional real moment after marriage
Netherlands Ceremony wedding photography created as the bride is signing the wedding contract
Netherlands Ceremony wedding photography created as the bride is signing the wedding contract
Los Angeles wedding photographer "Due to COVID-19 pandemic, a group of friends drive by the newlywed couple's house, where they held a backyard wedding ceremony, to congratulate their marriage"
Los Angeles wedding photographer "Due to COVID-19 pandemic, a group of friends drive by the newlywed couple's house, where they held a backyard wedding ceremony, to congratulate their marriage"
Lake Tahoe outdoor ceremony image of the bride, groom and their children celebrate following the marriage ceremony on a boat in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe outdoor ceremony image of the bride, groom and their children celebrate following the marriage ceremony on a boat in Lake Tahoe
Long Island, NY wedding image of a A bride and groom joyfully huddling close as they view their marriage ketubah for the first time.
Long Island, NY wedding image of a A bride and groom joyfully huddling close as they view their marriage ketubah for the first time.
Vietnam traditions and rituals actual day wedding photography of the marriage preparations at home
Vietnam traditions and rituals actual day wedding photography of the marriage preparations at home

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